Spring Capelet CAL

The first design of our shawl series is a gorgeous design by our Merry Purdy, the Spring Capelet.

Merri Purdy, who is a full time music teacher in a rural school district in upstate New York, has been fascinated by crochet since she was a little girl at the age of 7. Introduced to this art form by her mother, Merri is primarily self-taught, and has been designing patterns for the past several years.

She has designed several items including bags and totes, cowls, hats, and fingerless mitts. Recently, she has been bitten by the poncho craze and has also enjoyed sharing her versions on Ravelry. Most of all of Merri’s pattern designs can be worked up in just a couple of days, making them fun and quick to crochet.

The Spring Capelet was born because she wanted to give back to the lovely lady who first introduced her to crochet 43 years ago. Her mother, who was 82 years young this early May, still crochets regularly, making gifts for others, but never for herself. This is Merri’s way of honoring her, and showing her how much she appreciates the time they spent together learning this craft. It certainly has changed her life.

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